Product Development Designer

Tri-Mach is a leading provider of sanitary stainless steel solutions, specializing in custom equipment and services for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. For over 30 years, Tri-Mach has remained passionate about providing state-of-the-art machinery and innovative new solutions to our communities' most vital industries.

At Tri-Mach, we believe the formula to creating the best solutions, is having the best people. Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employers, we’ve never lost sight of putting people first, ensuring an open culture driven by respect, support, and building long-term relationships.

We are looking for a Product Development Designer who will be responsible for developing innovative concepts and  optimizing product designs. We are looking to add someone to our team who is a lateral thinker, able to navigate complexity, inspire, reframe, embrace ambiguity, and prototype solutions. It is crucial that our Product Development Designer promote a positive company image through safety, quality, consistency, and professionalism.

PERKS OF THE ROLE

• Large variety of work, no project is ever the same!
• Career development opportunities
• Onsite Skill Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• RRSP Matching
• Competitive Group Benefits for Dental, Drugs and Health Care
• Annual Boot allowance
• Employer Paid Uniform Package
• Fully equipped private gym
• Company events like BBQs, Christmas Parties, Kids Christmas Parties and more!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Design

• Meet with sales & marketing, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with the company's strategic goals.
• Create 2D & 3D conceptual and detailed layouts, parts and assemblies in Solidworks.
• Create detailed 2D manufacturing and assembly drawings for parts and assemblies in Solidworks.
• Assist in performing calculations to ensure safe, efficient, and adequate performance for structural, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic mechanisms.
• Source and adequately select components such as conveyor belting, motors, gearboxes, valves, actuators, hydraulic units, sensors, chains, timing belts and various other components to optimize performance, durability, and cost-efficiency.
• Develop automation & controls logic for standard products with our controls division.

Prototyping

• Hands-on assembly or modification of protypes using hand tools and larger equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts as required
• Conduct prototype testing at Tri-Mach facilities or occasionally at customer sites to validate design concepts and functionality
• Monitor and report on project progress, and resourcing needs on a regular basis, communicating delays or issues in a proactive manner

Product Documentation

• Create project scope documents and timelines by collaborating with stakeholders from sales & marketing, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and quality departments.
• Record engineering decisions, computations, and FEA outcomes for standard products.
• Develop test plans and schedules for evaluating prototypes.
• Maintain detailed documentation during every stage of the prototype testing process.
• Assist in the scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) project documentation process.
• Develop detailed equipment operating & maintenance manuals for standard products.
• Assist in products launches and creating promotional materials.

Industry Research

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products to inform and enhance design strategies.
• Participate in industry trade shows, attend seminars, and visit customer facilities to stay informed about the latest trends and challenges in the field.

General

• Balance a workload of multiple projects while maintaining deadline, quality, and budget commitments.
• Consistently demonstrate professional behavior that aligns with the company's values, including your choice of language, dress code, and quality of work.
• Travel to customer locations as required
• Always conduct oneself in a professional manner in alignment with Company values, including but not limited to language use, attire, and workmanship
• In accordance with company policy and relevant employment legislation, overtime and work outside of regular hours, and being on call may be required at the discretion of the company
• All other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• You have a Post-Secondary Degree/Diploma in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or a related field
• You have a minimum of 3-6 years industrial equipment design experience
• Experience in 3D CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) creating parts, multi-level assemblies and 2D manufacturing drawings. Familiarity with simulation tools for stress analysis (FEA).
• Are able to size motors, gearboxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, selecting electrical sensors, and working with industrial control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot design issues and implement effective solutions.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Canada and the United States as required.
• You are able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions, cope effectively with complexity and change, quickly understand and absorb new information and respond appropriately
• You are able to problem solve and use critical thinking in a fast-paced, agile environment

ASSETS

• Understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes, material properties, and industry standards is an asset
• Hands-on experience in assembly, testing and troubleshooting of mechanical systems is an asset
• Previous experience designing food-grade equipment is an asset
• Solidworks CAD Design Expert (CSWE) certification is an asset
• Note: All members of the product development team must obtain the CSWE certification within the first three months of employment.